Hi all you programmer people
I wnder if some kind soul can help me?
I have a project on the go which involves 10 sequencial logic level outputs with presetable times on each of the output pins
I imagine it would be very easy to do with a chip if you know how. Unfortunately I don't know even basic programming so I was hoping that someone would take up the challenge.
I don't know what the times are yet so I would need very simple instructions as to how to set and change them.
Once the correct times are set they never need changing I have access to a programmer so have no problem with the hardware
I know programming is easy but i am very busy and don't have time. Obviously, No doubt I could learn how to do the programming, I simply don't have the time. You people know and like chalenges. here is my chalenge for you.
Thanks for any help
Mike
Jonny , I failed to understand your point. The post to which you refer is riddled with the opinions of people who are 1. not fools at all (I think) 2. passionately believe in what they say/do.
So, what do you have to say for yourself?
"So, what do you have to say for yourself?"
Where should I start? Hmmm, how about the beginning.
The thread was started by someone [appearing] to want the crazy exchanges between some of the frequent posters to stop.
What did it do? It triggered the transfer of an exchange of views that were being repeatedly given in other threads.
You understand me? The thread to complain has actually turned into the same type of thread that the OP (supposedly) was wanting to stop. Unbelievable, huh!
"The post to which you refer is riddled with the opinions of people..."
It reminds me of the time I was trying to explain to my three year old daughter that saying blue was a better colour that red was meaningless.
Enough for you?
So please suggest a solution to our problem.
We have asked for registrations to post on this forum. Keil obviously do not want registrations.
And Keil obviously do not moderate this forum, even if they now and then take care of a thread.
Posting: "Please don't pick fights" does not help.
Posting: "Please be nice" does not help.
Positive feedback: What unturned stones are left to try?
To debate, you normally need a goal. If the goal _is_ to debate, then only Keil can do anything about it.
there is no reason to be rude. if you have something to say to the people responsible for these exchanges, why don't you post something at the thread in question? who knows, maybe you will make them see the light.
"there is no reason to be rude."
Erm, I suggest you read the exchanges in that thread and the others.
If the frequent posters can't behave in a civil manner, why should they expect anybody else to be civil.
"if you have something to say to the people responsible for these exchanges, why don't you post something at the thread in question?"
These posters seem to propagate throughout the forum; they, like you, will probably notice my comments here.
Also: What has forum registration got to do with this? The problem seems to be most prevalent with the same frequent posters.
Also: What has forum registration got to do with this? The problem seems to be most prevalent with the same frequent posters. just look at fora requiring real names, much more civility there
Erik
What has frequent posters to do with this? Anyone can create 1000 threads each with 10 posts of rude comments and be a frequent poster.
With some form of registration, the amount of people posting under false names can be reduced. That does affect the climate of a forum.
With registered users, Keil can easily add 5-day suspensions to cool down situations. Without registration, there is no user to suspend.
With some form of control - of which registration is an important part - new visitors doesn't have to be shell-chocked for accidentally trigging long and violent outbursts. This thread is starting to get long, but at least still not violent.
A web forum works similar to the rest of the world. A lot of people drives a little bit more carefuly if they know that a police may see them. Just knowing that a moderator may react is enough for many web fora/forums.
"What has frequent posters to do with this?"
To someone who has been watching this forum for a few weeks, it would appear that the most vitriolic posts are from the frequent (or probably better for me to say regular) posters. Again, refer to the thread I previously highlighted.
These regular posters would presumably register if the facility existed; but, I wonder, would it stop the rampant self-destruction?
Less anonymous taunting would make a difference.
A 5-day suspension would make a difference.
You haven't helped with any suggestion how to solve this problem without involving Keil.
"Less anonymous taunting would make a difference."
To me, Erik Malund is just as anonymous as Jack Sprat.
For all I know, Erik Malund might be some sort of moniker and Jack Sprat might be a real name.
The taunting seems to occur quite frequently amongst the regulars.
As for suggestions, the first would be that the regulars grow up and loose some of their inflated egos.
Again, simply refer to the post I highlighted.
So what would the "other" regulars do then? The ones who can't affect the growing up of some regulars?
Or are all regulars the same?
Let's ban all regulars - case closed.
free for all: 0 moderated: 2 real name required: 8
I can not recall ever getting into a "heated argument" with anyone posting under their REAL name. Those hiding behind monninkers like sardine and bratwurst freely spill their bile and I have a real problem not responding to someone stating that e.g. my code is non-mainatinable. If the sardine had seen my code and found some nominal aspect less than optimum in mainatainability I would gladly discuss such, but coming out of the blue stating that what I do and she has not seen is non-maintanable is a direct insult. I have had no insults thrown at me from anyone posting under their real name and has any argument with one such been "heated" is has been on some technical aspect, not personality. "heated a5guments" on technical aspects can be most enlightening, "heated arguments" that are personal attacks can only detract.
At the very least, consider taking some responsibility. If a commentary is clearly getting heated, say so - And say so forcefully if appropriate. A regular with a calming influence is more likely to be able to control the ramblings more than an outsider (like me).
Nice post, Erik. But think of this: If YOU start using a moniker rather than your real name, is there a chance that attacks on your professional skill would hurt less? I am sure that would be the case. If you agree, maybe we can begin a competition to find the most suitable moniker! say, "Sardine whaler"... :-)
Grow up or not, I vehemently oppose to any degradation in the freedom of expression here. No bans please, no penalties, no sanctions whatsoever (at least, as long as no real offense is made). Most of us here are grownups that can handle a blow of two (I nearly almost caused Andy Neil a hart attack, but he actually misunderstood and I was quick to correct!).